I want to let my friend know, and the people of El Salvador, that the
United States will extend TPS status to El Salvadoreans living in our
country. This is a decision that was made to improve the lives of El
Salvadoreans.

I'm proud to make this announcement with you standing by my side. You've
been a very strong and courageous leader, and you have been a friend. And
I know this is an issue of concern to you, because you care deeply about
the people of your country. And so when you get back home, you can tell
the people that TPS has been extended.

Thank you, sir. (Applause.)

PRESIDENT SACA: (Remarks are partially translated.) Thank you very much.
Thank you very much, President, for extending for 18 months more the TPS
for the people of El Salvador. This is going to benefit our Salvadorian
people with -- (inaudible)
-- in liberty, in democracy, and in integration.